Accommodation in Kangerlussuaq

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Kangerlussuaq Hotel * Camp School * Cabin Hire * Camp Site * Wining and Dining

Kangerlussuaq Hotel

The Airport Authority welcomes all guests to the gateway to Greenland, Kangerlussuaq Airport. Kangerlussuaq Hotel can offer overnight accommodation for 462 guests.
Kangerlussuaq Hotel has three hotel buildings with some 262 hotel rooms. Some rooms have en suite facilities, while the rest have good toilet and bathing facilities on the same floor. In addition, there are also cheap-rate dormitories (sleep-ins).

Kangerlussuaq Hotel
Suite at Hotel Kangerlussuaq 90 double rooms without bathroom/toilet
90 single rooms without bathroom/toilet
13 double rooms with bathroom/toilet
11 single rooms with bathroom/toilet
1 dormitory sleeping 21 people

Ummimmak Inn
Suite at Hotel Kangerlussuaq 58 double rooms without bathroom
8 rooms with bathroom/toilet



Tuttu Inn
50 double rooms without bathroom

Power supply
It should be mentioned that Tuttu Inn and Ummimmak Inn have 110 volt - not 220 volt - power supplies. There are sockets/converters in all rooms.

Please visit the introduction to Kangerlussuaq Conference Center


Camp School

Sheraton, Hilton, Claridge and Condo are the slightly humorous names given by the Americans to the buildings in the Old Camp, which is today an excellent camp school. There are about 100 beds in total, with access to communal facilities. Kangerlussuaq receives approx. 2,000 camp school visitors per year. Further information about camp school in Kangerlussuaq is available from Kangerlussuaq Tourism.

Cabin Hire

Some cabin owners in Kangerlussuaq let their cabins to hiking tourists. These cabins vary, ranging from primitive to superior in standard. Contact Greenland Tourism for further details.

Campsite

The campsite near the landing strip at Greenlandair's freight terminal is used from spring to autumn by hiking tourists wishing to stay in the Kangerlussuaq airport area. Checking-in is done at the airport hotel reception, providing access to toilet and bathing huts and facilities for washing clothes in C corridor. On site, you will find tables, benches and a barbecue. In the Kangerlussuaq area, you can get out into the countryside in a matter of minutes, and outside the built-up area there are splendid areas where camping is also possible, e.g. at the foot of Sugar Loaf.

Lockers for campers, etc.
If you are off on a hike and have some luggage you wish to leave behind, it can be deposited with Greenland Tourism for a fee. Only during the summer season.

Sale of groceries to campers and hikers
At the local shop, all essentials can be purchased, including Reiter Travellunches.

Washing and cleaning
Kangerlussuaq Hotel provides a good service, as campers on Kangerlussuaq Hotel's C corridor have their own facilities for washing clothes. If you wish to have your clothes washed or cleaned, they can be handed in at Reception. It is advisable to hand in clothes for washing or cleaning in the morning on Monday to Friday.


Wining and Dining

Cafeteria
The cafeteria serves breakfast (included in the price of a room), a hot dish and open sandwiches for lunch, and hot food at dinner time. You can buy beer, wine and liquor.
Opening hours are announced on the information board at the hotel reception desk.
Cafeteria reservations can be made on tel. (+299) 11300 ext. 1104

Restaurant
The restaurant of Hotel Kangerlussuaq is open all days of the week. Opening hours are announced on the information board at the hotel reception desk.
Restaurant reservations can be made on tel. +299 11300 ext. 1105.

The Green Bar
Before your visit to the restaurant, you can also enjoy a drink or two at "The Green Bar" in the airport hotel. Both local and transit guests assemble here to talk over the events of the day.
The Green Bar is only open weekdays. In the 'happy Hour' - actually two hours - drinks are half price.
Opening hours are announced on the information board at the hotel reception desk.

The Club
The Club is a bar and a dancing place which is open every day. The Club is located in Building 666.
Opening hours are announced on the information board at the hotel reception desk.


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